Madagascar

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Madagascar

History of Madagascar

  • Broke free from Africa after a major earthquake that terrerized the region in about 165 Million Years Ago
  • Was fought over due to its many benefits and strategic advanteges.

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  • In 1947, Madagascar Revolt occured which led to 80,000 to 90,000 deaths
  • French president Charles De Gaulle granted Madagascar its independence from French control




Desirable Qualities of Madagascar



  • New species of animals and more available space for settlers


Coveted for its strategic war use due to its location off the coast of Africa
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  • Traditional Madagascarian dish containting pork and rice.

  • New slave trade oppertunities of the natives caused by the French

  • Very good place for France to expand their trade areas and trade with ships passing through the the Indian or Atlantic oceans



  • Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world; two and a half times the size of Great Britain


  • Pristine beaches, rare flowers and even rarer animals are the main attractions.

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